Technical Lead

Harrington Starr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Greater London is seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead for Regulatory Reporting. This position requires extensive knowledge in sell-side capital markets technology and regulatory frameworks. You will be responsible for redesigning critical reporting architecture to support business activities and compliance needs. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience and a strong foundation in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools. Collaborative relationships across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sell-side capital markets technology.
• Strong hands-on expertise in regulatory reporting, specifically MiFID Transaction Reporting.
• Proven experience in large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end redesign of MiFID Transaction Reporting systems across EMEA.
• Define and deliver a target-state architecture aligned with global technology strategy.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Regulatory reporting expertise

SQL

Python

Linux

Data visualization tools (e.g. Qlik)

Job description

Technical Lead – Regulatory Reporting (EMEA) | London |

We are partnering with a globally recognised institutional brokerage and investment bank, who are looking to hire a Technical Lead within their Middle & Back Office Technology function.

You will work at the intersection of Technology, Front Office, Operations, and Compliance, leading the redesign of critical reporting architecture in a fast-paced, front-to-back trading environment.

The Opportunity

This role will take ownership of a strategic re-engineering programme for MiFID Transaction Reporting, replacing legacy infrastructure with a scalable, future-proof platform aligned to global architecture standards.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how regulatory reporting supports evolving business activity across cash equities and broader capital markets workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end redesign of MiFID Transaction Reporting systems across EMEA
• Define and deliver a target-state architecture aligned with global technology strategy
• Partner with Front Office, Operations, Compliance, and Finance Technology teams to deliver change
• Act as the technical SME for regulatory reporting, advising on system impact of new business and regulatory change
• Manage stakeholder expectations, providing clear updates to senior business and technology leadership
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency with enterprise-wide architecture standards
• Oversee project delivery, including design, build, and implementation phases
• Provide L3 escalation support for regulatory reporting issues

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) within sell-side capital markets technology
• Strong hands-on expertise in regulatory reporting (MiFID Transaction Reporting preferred)
• Proven experience delivering large-scale transformation or re-engineering programmes
• Strong understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle, particularly within cash equities
• Solid technical background including SQL, Python, Linux, and scripting
• Experience working with reporting and data visualisation tools (e.g. Qlik, BI platforms)
• Strong understanding of data models and data architecture principles